MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

 

SILENT NIGHT

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU

O HOLY NIGHT

CHRISTMAS (BABY PLEASE COME HOME)

MISS YOU MOST (AT CHRISTMAS TIME)

JOY TO THE WORLD

JESUS BORN ON THIS DAY

SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN

HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING (IN EXCELSIS DEO)

JESUS OH WHAT A WONDERFUL CHILD

 

 

 

Lyrics

 

SILENT NIGHT

 

Silent night
Holy night
All is calm
All is bright
'Round yon virgin Mother and Child
Holy infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace

Silent night
Holy night
Son of God
Oh, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus (Jesus) Lord (Jesus Lord) at Thy birth
Oh, Jesus Lord at Thy birth

 

Sleep
Sleep (Sleep)
Sleep in heavenly, heavenly peace
Sleep (Sleep, sleep)
Sleep (Sleep)
Sleep in heavenly, heavenly, heavenly peace
Peace
Peace
Sleep (Heavenly peace)
Oh, sleep in heavenly peace

 

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU

 

This spectacular song, originally composed by Mariah was the first single from this album and became a holiday hit everyone loved.  Newer versions have been released later on.

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS

   YOU

 

I... don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need
I don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas
Is
You

I don't want a lot for Christmas
There is just one thing I need

(And I…) Don't care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don't need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace

Santa Claus won't make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
You, baby

Oh, I won't ask for much this Christmas
I won't even wish for snow
(And I...) I'm just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won't make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
(I...) I won't even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeer click
'Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Oh, baby all I want for Christmas is you
You, baby

Oh, oh, all the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere (So brightly, baby)
(Ooh...) And the sound of children's
Laughter fills the air (Oh...)
(I..) And everyone is singing (Oh, yeah)
I hear those sleigh bells ringing (Oh...)
Santa won't you bring me (Yeah) the one I really need (Oh)
Won't you please bring my baby to me

Oh, I don't want a lot for Christmas
This is all I'm asking for
(I...) I just wanna see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh, I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Oh, baby all I want for Christmas
Is you

You, baby
All I want for Christmas is you... baby
All I want for Christmas is you... baby
All I want for Christmas is you... baby
All I want for Christmas is you... baby

 

O HOLY NIGHT

 

Mariah’s version of this traditional carol.  The vocals are strong and imponent, making the whole track a notable christmas record.  The single was re-released on 1996.

O HOLY NIGHT

 

O holy night the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth

A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
O hear the angels' voices
O night divine
O night when Christ was born
O night divine, O night
O night divine

A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees
O hear, hear the angels' voices
O night divine, yeah
O night when Christ was born
O night divine
O night divine
O night divine
Oh, yes it was
O night divine (It is the night of our dear Savior's birth)
O night divine (Oh, yeah, oh, yeah, oh, yeah, yeah)
O night divine (It was upon us, upon us)
O night divine (Oh, oh, yes He was)
(Oh...) O night divine

 

 

CHRISTMAS (BABY PLEASE COME HOME)

 

(Christmas...) The snow's coming down
(Christmas...) I'm watching it fall
(Christmas...) Lots of people around
(Christmas...) Baby please come home
(Christmas...) The church bells in town
(Christmas...) All ringing in song
(Christmas...) Full of happy sounds
(Christmas...) Baby please come home

They're singing ''Deck The Halls''
But it's not like Christmas at all
'Cause I remember when you were here
And all the fun we had last year

(Christmas...) Pretty lights on the tree
(Christmas...) I'm watching them shine
(Christmas...) You should be here with me
(Christmas...) Baby please come home


They're singing ''Deck The Halls''
But it's not like Christmas at all
'Cause I remember when you were here
And all the fun we had last year

(Christmas...) If there was a way
(Christmas...) I'd hold back this tear
(Christmas...) But it's Christmas day
(Please) Please

(Please) Please
(Please) Please
(Please) Please
(Please, please) Baby, please come home

(Christmas...) Baby, please come home
(Christmas...) Baby, please come home
(Christmas...) Baby, please come home
(Christmas...) Oh, yeah, yeah...
(Christmas...) Ooh...
(Christmas...) Ooh...
(Christmas...)

 

MISS YOU MOST (AT CHRISTMAS TIME)

 

The ballads cannot be absent from a Mariah album and “Miss You Most” really amazes me.  It is so sad and nostalgic, but as always it is one of those songs that let Mariah’s best to flourish.

MISS YOU MOST (AT CHRISTMAS TIME)

 

The fire is burning
The room's all aglow
Outside the December wind blows
Away in the distance
The carolers sing in the snow
Everybody's laughing
The world is celebrating
And everyone's so happy
Except for me tonight

Because I miss you
Most at Christmas time
And I can't get you
Get you off my mind
Every other season comes along
And I'm all right
But then I miss you
Most at Christmas time

I gaze out the window
This cold winter's night
At all of the twinkling lights
Alone in the darkness
Remembering when you were mine
Everybody's smiling
The whole world is rejoicing
And everyone's embracing
Except for you and I

Baby, I miss you
Most at Christmas time
And I can't get you, no
Get you off my mind
Every other season comes along
And I'm all right
But then I miss you, oh
Most at Christmas time

 

In the springtime those memories start to fade
With the April rain
Through the summer days
Till autumn's leaves are gone
I get by without you
Till the snow begins to fall

And then I miss you
Most at Christmas time
And I can't get you, no
Get you off my mind
Every other season comes along
And I'm all right...
But then I miss you
Most at Christmas
Time

 

JOY TO THE WORLD

Another classic in Mariah’s hands, daring, different and revealing her awesome  originality. 

JOY TO THE WORLD

Joy to the world
The Lord has come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart, yeah
Prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing (Oh)
And heaven and nature sing (Oh)
And heaven, and heaven and nature sing
Oh, yeah

Joy to the world
The Lord has come
Let earth receive her King
Let every heart
Prepare him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and heaven and nature sing

Joy to the earth
The Savior (The Savior) reigns
Let men (Let men) their songs (Their songs) employ
While fields and floods (Hmm, oh, yeah)
Rocks, hills, and plains
Repeat the sounding joy (Oh)
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy

Joy to the world
All the boys and girls
Joy to the people everywhere you see
Joy to you and me

Joy, joy to the world
All the boys and girls (All the boys and girls)
(Joy...) Joy to the people everywhere you see
Joy to you and me

He rules the world
With truth and grace
And makes (And makes) the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders (And wonders) of His love
And wonders (Wonders) of His love
And wonders, and wonders of His

Joy to the world (Joy to the world)
All the boys and girls (All the boys and girls)
Joy to the people everywhere you see - Joy, joy, joy...
Joy to you and me

Joy to the people everywhere you see, yeah, hey, hey
Joy...
To you and...
Me...

 

 

JESUS BORN ON THIS DAY

 

Today a child is born on earth (Today a child is born on earth)
Today the glory of God shines everywhere
For all of the world
Oh Jesus born on this day
He is our light and salvation
Oh Jesus born on this day
He is the King of all nations

Behold the lamb of God has come (Behold the lamb of God has come)
Behold the Savior is born
Sing of His love to everyone
Oh Jesus born on this day
Heavenly child in a manger
Oh Jesus born on this day
He is our Lord and Savior

Today our hearts rejoice in Him (Today our hearts rejoice in Him)
Today the light of His birth
Fills us with hope and brings peace on earth
Oh Jesus born on this day
He is our light and salvation
Oh Jesus born on this day
He is the King of all nations
Today a child is born on earth (Today a child is born on earth)

He is light, He is love, He is grace
Born on Christmas day
He is light (He is light), He is love (He is love), He is grace (He is grace)
Born on Christmas day
He is light (Light), He is love (Love), He is grace (Grace)
Born on Christmas day
He is light (He is light), He is love (He is love), He is grace (He is grace)
Born on Christmas day
He is light (Light), He is love (Love), He is grace (Grace)
Born on Christmas day

 

SANTA CLAUS IS COMIN’ TO TOWN

 

Hey, oh, oh
You better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why

Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin'
To town

Hey
He's making a list
He's shaking it twice
He's gonna found out
Who's naughty or nice

Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' to town
Santa Claus is comin' (Santa Claus)
(Is comin' to town) To town

He sees you when you're sleeping
He knows when you're awake
He knows if you've been bad or good
So be good for goodness sake

Oh, you better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why

Santa Claus is comin' to town (Yeah...)
Santa Claus is comin' to town (Hey, hey, hey)
Santa Claus is comin' (Santa Claus)
(Is comin' to town) To town

Hey, yeah
Ooh

The kids in girl and boyland
Will have a jubilee
They're gonna build a toyland
All around the Christmas tree

So, you better watch out
You better not cry
You better not pout
I'm telling you why

Santa Claus is comin' to town (Oh... yeah)
Santa Claus is comin' to town (Hey... yeah)
Santa Claus is comin' - Santa Claus
Santa Claus is comin' - Santa Claus

Santa Claus is comin' - Santa Claus
(Is coming to town) To town

 

HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING (IN EXCELSIS DEO)

In Excelsis Deo

Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled
Joyful all Ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King
To the new born King, hey

In Excelsis Deo
Gloria...
In Excelsis Deo

Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconcile
Oh, oh, oh, joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies

With angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem
Hark! The herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King
To the new born King

In Excelsis Deo

 

 

JESUS OH WHAT A WONDERFUL CHILD

 

Jesus, Jesus
Oh what a wonderful child
Jesus, Jesus
So lowly, meek and mild
New life, new hope, new joy He brings
Won't you listen to the angels sing
Glory, glory, glory
To the new born King

Jesus, Jesus
Oh (Oh) what a wonderful child (What a wonderful child)
Jesus, Jesus
So lowly (So lowly) meek and mild (Meek and mild)
New life, new hope, new joy He brings
Won't you listen (Won't you listen) to the angels sing (To the angels sing)
Glory, (Glory) glory, (Glory) glory
To the new born King

He was herald by the angels
Born in a lowly manger
The virgin Mary was His mother
And Joseph was his earthly father
Oh... three wise men came from afar
They were guided by a shining star
To see King Jesus where He lay
In a manger filled with hay

 

 

 

©1994 Sony Music Entertainment Intl.

 

 

 

Mariah’s voice never sounded so powerful, so profound, so soulful.  She delighted everyone in 1994 with this great holiday album that undeniably showed how good she sings, with classical carols and even songs she wrote herself to enphasize the christmas spirit.  I love this album.  LC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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